HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 18,1962
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
SEPTEMBER 18, 1962
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The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P,M., September 18,
1962,
INVOC,ttION
The Invocation was offered by Mr, Maurice ~eredith of the Arcadia
Christian Church,
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Phillips
Mayor Butterworth
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
(8-2l~62 &
9-4-62)
HEARING
(Greene &
Becker)
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August
21, 1962 and" September 4, 1962 as submitted in writing be approved,
Mayor Pro Te~pore Phillips declared the hearing open on the application
of Paul A. Greene and William W, Becker for a zone variance on property
located at 225 Colorado Place to permit the construction and operation
of a 122 unit motel,
(F:935)
The Planning Director explained that the subject property is located
in a triangle formed by Colorado Boulevard on the north, Colorado
Place on the west and the Flood Control Channel on the east, That
the.propertie~ within the triangle, including the subject property,
are in Zone'R-3; that the subject property has approximately 315
feet of frontage on Colorado Place and backs onto the Flood Control
Channel for a distance of approximately 476 feet,
The Planning Director continued, that after a public hearing before
the Planning pommission, the matter was referred to the Zoning
Committee which recommended approval of the application, That on
July 24, 1962, at the request of the Chamber of Commerce, the Planning
Commission deferred rction to permit the Chamber of Commerce to evaluate
the impact this proppsal might have on Arcadia; that on August 15, 1962
the matter was again before the Planning ~ommission, at which time
reports from the Chamber of Commerce and staff were presented, the
staff report dated July 5,1962 containing' certain conditions compiled
to insure compatibility of the site development with that of the
surrounding area; also that the County Flood Control District would
have to be contacted to determine all standards affecting the subject
property as well as any restrictions as to its use, That there being
only five members of the Planning Commission present at said time, a
decision recommending approval or disapproval of the application was
not obtained and the time having elapsed for action by the Planning
Commission the zone variance is presented to the Council without a
specific recommendation,
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The Planning Technician then explained the artist's rendering and the
two plot plans of the proposed motel displayed, and read a report
submitted by the Planning Department dated September 17, 1962, which
in substance outlined the subject property and general area, the back-
ground of the matter, the conditions compiled to insure compatibility,
that portion of the report containing an analysis of the evaluation of
Plan B (a revised plot plan and landscape architectural plan submitted
on September 14,1962 to the Planning Department by the applicants) and
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its conclusion and recommendations, which in substance stated that from a
planning viewpoint the development represents a use appropriate to the
property and compatible with developed properties in the surrounding area
and recommends that the variance application be approved subject to the
original conditions listed in the staff report of July 5,1962.
Upon Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips' statement that the council would now hear
from those in favor of the granting of the requested variance, the follow-
ing persons addressed the Council, stating in part:
Mr. Arthur Henzel, Santa Barbara, Attorney for the applicants: That his
clients concur with all the recommendations contained in the Planning
Department report and that any problems existing can and will be resolved I
to the satisfaction of the City, He outlined the past experience of the
applicants in construction work and described their operation in Santa
Barbara and proposed operations in Monterey and' Palm Springs. He added
that it is his clients' theory that because there seems to be a trend towa
more elaborate motels and higher rates there is need for good motels at
reasonable rates for the traveling public, their plan being to offer no
services such as restaurant or cocktail lounge and the like. He mentioned
that Planning Commissioners Norton and Forman had viewed the applicants'
motel in Santa Barbara and had reported favorably; that Mr, Norton, in his
oral report to the Planning Commission, had stated that there was good
material used throughout the motel,
Mr, Henzel then presented Mr, Jack Haydon, a Planning Consultant and
Landscape Architect, employed by the applicants, Mr, Haydon displayed
drawings showing the effect landscaping and tree planting would have in
screening out light and noise problems and maintained that the construction
would be an attractive addition to the neighborhood, He commented, in
answer to a question, that the trees proposed to be planted would be mimosa
and liquid amber, among others,
Mr, Henzel spoke again, stating that with regard to the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District having to be contacted, that he had spoke with Mr.
King of said District that day and had been assured that there were no
problems that could not be resolved,
Mr. R. E. Langdon, Jr" 1350 LaLoma Road, Pasadena, an architect and one of
the owners of the subject property: That he felt this would be a development
consistent with the land use in the area; that his associate had checked the
applicants' operation in Santa Barbara and thought it was good; that a
variance for motel use had been granted three years ago to the previous
owner of the subject property but that the time limit had expired and the
variance was not used, He requested that the variance be granted,
No one else desiring to speak in favor of the matter, Mayor Pro Tempore
Phillips then stated ~hat the Council would now hear those in opposition
to the requested zone variance, and the following persons addressed the
Council, stating in part:
Mr, Walter C. Muller, owner of the Westerner Hotel: That in his opinion I
the proposed landscaping of the subject motel is not in accordance with
that of the other motels presently in the area; that the problem of densit
has not been thoroughly explored, the area of the rooms being about half
the size of the average motel room in the City and could, after a period
of time, attract undesirable clientele, That the "No Service" feature
stressed by the applicants, in his opinion is regressive rather than
progressive, dating back to the time of the auto courts, He read an
excerpt from a Santa Barbara newspaper dated July 13,1962 which set forth
in part that the applicants proposed to manage their motels from their
central location in Santa Barbara and contemplated leasing them in the
future. He contended that this was a speculative venture not compatible
with the type of ventures in Arcadia, Also that the proposed rates could
be lower because the construction of the building was inferior, He felt
that the matter should be referred to the consulting firm recently
e~loyed by the City to study the downtown area, for their comments.
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Mr. Hal, Wentworth. Manager of 'the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. read a
report dated August 9. 1962 addressed to the Council and the Planning
Co~ission from the Chamber's ~oard of Director~. said report containing
rec~mmendations. in substance: that, the application as presented be denied;
that any hotel or motel constructed on the subject property be of the
garden type with ample plantings and garden areas; that any plan favorably
considered include a ratio of number of units to,squaie footage of land
involved comparable with other motels or hotels in the area and that a
ratio of landscaped area to the total land area involved also be comparable
with these same existing installations,
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Mr, Gerald J, Murphy. owner o~ the Santa Anita Frontier Hotel: That
except for the winter months he did not feel there was need for even
one third the rooms presently in the area, That he has plans for
approximately 16 more units for his hotel but has not constructed them
for this reason; that he did not believe the proposed construction would
enhance the area,
Mr, Henzel spoke the third time. repudiating_the statement that the rooms
were too small anq cited Planning Commissioners Norton's and Forman's
statements that the rooms were adequate. He pointed out that the Planning
Commission has recommended approval and stated that the landscaping can be
changed to meet the conditions imposed so as to compare favorably with the
landscaping of the other hotels and motels in the area, In answer to
Councilman,Reibold. he advised that the rooms were proposed to be ll'x 18'
including the dressing area and bathroom; that the furniture is planned
for installation in the rooms and that there w~uld be adequate space,
Mr. Paul A, Greene. one of the applicants: That he is a builder of long
experience in the construction of residential and motel units, He
elaborated on the type of material proposed to ,be used 'in the subject
motel. stressing the fact that the material will be standard and not sub-
standard as mentioned by one of the opponents; that there would be sound-
proofing throughout the building and that the development would be managed
by the applicants contrary to, the contention of the opposition,
Mr, Muller submitted pictures showing the size and content of one of the
rooms in the Santa Barbara motel owned and operated by the applicants ,
The City Manager pointed out that attached to the aforementioned report is
a breakdown showing various motels in the City. setting forth the number of
units. acreage and average units per acre. said breakdown including the
subject motel; the average of total units per acre of all the other motels
being 17,22 as compared to 49 per acre of the ~ubject motel.
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Reibold MOVED that the hearing
be closed, Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously.
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Discussion then ensued. the Councilmen expressing their opinions in part
as follows:
Councilman Reibold: That basically the only question before the Council
for its decision is whether or not this is the type of development
compatible to the City, That the matter of price per room. who will
operate the motel,' whether or not. it is needed. is not the concern of
the'Council. That a use compatible to the subject area would be a motel.
but the subject operation would. in his opinion. create a density not
compatible. That'were the applicants to submit a rendering of a higher
grade and with a 'lower density he probably would look upon it with favor.
but that he could not do so in the subject instance.
Councilman Reibold thereupon MOVED that the application of Paul A, Greene
and William W, Becker for a zone variance on property located at 225
Colorado Place. to permit the construction and operation of a 122 unit
motel. be denied,
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TRACT
NO. 27186
(Final)
(F:897)
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Councilman Turner: That he felt there is a need for this type of motel
in various areas of the country but not in Arcadia, He expressed concern
with regard to the reputability of the transients who might occupy the
motel due to its low rates, adding that this could result in a factor of
safety for the youth of the City, That construction and location wise,
he felt, the applicants have done commendably in securing the maximum
usage of the property but that he personally would not care to see the
development in Arcadia,
Councilman Turner seconded the above motion,
Councilman Balser: That in his opinion the subject location being a
compatible area for a motel, the Plan B as submitted by the I
applicants would result in a satisfactory development in such area and
that he favored the variance being granted. He commented that speculatio
as to the reputability of the occupants of such a motel could be favorabl
instead of unfavorable as suggested,
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips: That Council's decision, in his opinion,
should be whether or not this is a proper use o~ the land, That the
matter of density could occur in the adjacent motels in a C zone without
need for permission from the Council. That the applicants could build
the same development on the same acreage on Huntington Drive without a
variance, That he favored granting the variance,
The following roll call was then taken on the motion to deny the variance:
AYES: Councilmen Reibold, Turner
NOES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips
ABSENT: Mayor Butterworth
Due to the tie vote, Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips announced that the subject
matter would appear on the agenda for the Council meeting of October 2,1962,
at which time it is hoped there will be a full compliment of councilmen,
Located east of El Monte Avenue and south of Las Flores Avenue,
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
unanimously that the Council accept and approve final map of Tract No.
27186 subject to the following conditions, as set forth in letter from
the Planning Commission dated September 11, 1962; that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such
approval and acceptance on said map and to affix the!eto the Corporate
Seal of the City of Arcadia and to certify to the adoption and passage of
a Minute Order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of
Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements
in said Tract No, 27186 pursuant to Section 9114 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code:
1, The deed restrictions of Tract 13113 shall be released or so
modified that residences on lots 1, 2 and 3 will not be in
violation,
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2, The subdivider shall make every effort to secure 10 feet
dedication for street purposes, including the corner cutoff,
from the property at 2112 El Monte Avenue south of "A" Street,
If the dedication is not received the subdivider shall remove
that portion of the unused private driveway within the dedicated
street and shall install an appropriate radius curb return to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, If, in the future,
the property at 2112 El Monte Avenue is divided, the necessary
dedication shall be required and the short radius curb return
shall be removed and a standard curb return shall be constructed
at the expense of the applicant for the division of the lot,
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ZONE CHANGE
(Live Oak
& Lenore)
(F:936)
ZONE VARIANCE
(Nursery
School -
716 West
Huntington)
(F :937)
1958 STORM
DRAIN BOND
ISSUE PROJECT
NO. 521
(F :938)
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COMPLETION
OF WORK
(Allen
Engineering -
Tennis Court
Lighting)
(F :761)
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3. Dedicate all necessary rear line utility easements,
4, The front setback line on lots 1, 2 and 3 should be 25 feet,
The side setback for lot 1 should be 20 feet,
5. Remove all buildings from the tract, Remove all'. trees from the
street right of way,
6, Install all street improvements, including drainage facilities,
required by the subdivision' ordinance and Public Works Department
in accordance with plans and to grades satisfactory to the Director
of Public Works,
7. . Pay the following fees and deposits:
2 steel street light poles @
11 street trees @
2 street name signs @
4 lots recreation fee @
115,00
8,50
35,00
25.00
$230,00
93,50
70.00
100,00
$493,50
TOTAL
8, Authorize the subdivider to establish a trust in accordance with
City Council Resolution No, 2512 on the property at 2112 El Monte
Avenue for the amount of $3709,90,
Planning Commission Resolution No, 459 recommending the reclassification,
upon certain conditions, of property located at the southeast corner of
Live Oak Avenue and Lenore Avenue from Zone R-3 to Zone C-2,
Said matter requiring a public hearing, Councilman Reibold MOVED that
the hearing be scheduled for October 2,1962 at 8:00 P,M. Councilman
Turner seconded the motion which was carried unanimously,
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips declared that since no action can be taken
until time for appeal elapses the zone variance request of Emilie and
Luben Balabanoff to permit the use as a nursery school and day camp of
the property at 716 West Huntington Drive (Planning Commission .
Resolution No, 460) will be held over until the appeal period has passed
and will be placed on agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of October
2,1962,
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager
and the Director of Public Works; approve the plans and specifications
submitted by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, prepared by
the Los Angeles County E~gineer and reviewed by the Department of Public
Works, for Storm Drain Project No. 521, South Arcadia under the provisions
of the 1958 Storm Drain Bond Issue, portions of said project in the City
of Arcadia including the intersections of Live Oak and Santa Anita Avenues,
Live Oak and Second Avenues and in Tyler Avenue southerly of Live Oak
Avenue; authorize the District to proceed with the construction described
therein and grant said District permission to occupy and use public streets
within the City to repair and.maintain said installation upon its
completion,
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the recommendation
of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and accept the work
of the Allen Engineering Company, contractor for the tennis court lighting
(Job No, 268) as satisfactorily completed, and authorize payment to be
made in accordance with the contract with said firm for the above
specified work; and the bond released after the expiration of the required
35 days:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Butterworth
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COMPLETION
OF WORK
(Santa Anita
Avenue
Improvement
Job No, 47-3)
(F:901)
SANTA ANITA
AVENUE SPEED
LIMIT
(S :Traffic)
CALL FOR
BIDS
(Water Main
Replacement)
(F:939)
REFUND
(Sewer -
1216 10th
(F:Refunds)
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MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the recommendation
of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and accept the work
of D & W Paving, contractor for the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue
(Job No. 47-3) as satisfactorily completed, and authorize payment to be
made in accordance with the contract with said firm for the above
specified work; and the bond released after the expiration of the required
35 days:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibo1d, Turner, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Butterworth
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Discussion was held on the report of the Police Chief and the Director
of Public Works regarding the proposed increase in the speed limit from
25 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour on Santa Anita Avenue from
Huntington Drive to Live Oak Avenue, and their recommendation, concurred
in by the City Manager,
The City Manager commented that a communication on the subject, dated
September 17, 1962, had been received from Mrs. David B, Harriman, 77
West Las Flores Avenue, said letter being on file in the office of the
City Clerk,
The Police Chief addressed the Council and explained that the improvement
of Santa Anita Avenue between Huntington Drive and Live Oak Avenue has
made an increase in the limit both reasonable and safe, a radar speed
study disclosing that the critical speed was 38,6 miles per hour on said
street,
In answer to Councilman Balser, the Police Chief advised in substance
that the speed limit, adjacent to schools facing on said street would
continue to be 25 miles per hour and such area would be posted as a
school zone; that the California Vehicle Code establishes such speed
limit when passing a school building or the grounds thereof contiguous
to a highway while children are going to or leaving such school during
open or closing hours or during the noon recess period; that such 1imi~
applies when passing any school grounds which are not separated from the
highway by a fence, gate or other physical barrier while the grounds are
in use,
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously that the report and recommendations dated September 12,1962
from the Director of Public Works and the Police Chief to the City Manager
(on file in office of the City Clerk) be accepted as the findings of the
City Council, and that a speed limit of 35 miles per hour be authorized
on Santa Anita Avenue between Huntington Drive and Live Oak Avenue, except,
when approaching and passing the schools facing on Santa Anita Avenue,
said school zones to be so posted.
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by 'Councilman Turner and carried I
unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manage
and the Water Superintendent; that the Plans and specifications for a
water main replacement in Third Avenue be approved as submitted; that the
City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for such work in conformance wit
said specifications, expenditure for such purpose being provided in the
1962-63 budget, Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects,
Item 1, said bids to be. opened October 1, 1962 at 11:00 A.M. and submitted
to the Council at the regular meeting of October 2, 1962,
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation
Ave,)of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and authorize a
refund of $51,30 from Council Contingency Fund to Mr, William G. Crouch,
1370 Calaveras Street, .Altadena, for a sewer house connection at 1216
Tenth Avenue, the records indicating that the contractor, in connecting
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STIW;T
LIGHTING
I (Santa
Anita
Village)
(F:961)
,
BANNERS
(Republican
Rally)
(A:Ban.)
WAB&PA
(Sidewalk
Sal~)
(A:Event)
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ORDINANCE
NO.' 1186
(Adopted)
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the sewer for Mr. Crouch, was unable to locate the lateral as shown on
department records, and it being the past policy of the City in these
irisfances to refund the amount paid under the sewer assessment proceedings
for'the house connection:
AYES: Coun~ilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor But terworth
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The City Manager advised that in portions of Santa Anita Village which
presently are without lights, property owners circulated petitions
for the installation of street ,lights under the Street Lighting Act of
1919 and have returned the petition from one area, which contains 617-
of the area in favor of lighting, A diagram showing the area was
submitted to the Council.
The signatures and petition having been reviewed by the Department of
Public Works, Councilman Balser MOVED that the Council accept the recommen-
dation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works, accept the
petition and authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with
preparation of plans, cost estimates and diagrams for instituting proceed-
ings under the Street,Lighting Act of 1919, 'Councilman Reibold seconded
the motion which was ~arried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously that ~he Council grant permission to the Arcadia Republicans,
Inc. to hang two large banners, one at the intersection of Huntington Drive
and First Avenue and the other at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and
Duarte Road for the purpose of advertising the Republican Candidates' Rally
to be held in the Arcadia County Park on Octoper 14,1962, said banners to
be erected September 24,1962 and taken down October 15,1962.
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MOTION by Counci'lman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
unanimously that the Council grant permission to the West Arcadia Business
and Professional. Association as per their request.of September 12,1962,
to hold a "Sidewalk Sale" September 22, 1962 between the hours of 10:00
A.M. and 5:00 P.M., said sale to take place at ,the West Arcadia Hub Shopping
Center on the east and west sides of Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road
and Naomi Avenue, and in Market Square on the north side of Duarte Road
just east of Baldwin Avenue, As in the past, the City Attorney questioned
the propriety of'using a public right of way for such purposes,
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1186, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ApDING TO ARTICLE III OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW CHAPTER 6 ENTITLED 'HELICOPTER REGULATIONS' ,"
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MOTION by Councilman Rei~old, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
on roll call vote'as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No, 1186 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen 'Balser, Reibold, Turner, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Butterworth
Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1186 be adopted.
Motion seconded ~y Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Butterworth
The City Attorney commented that a report on the matter of business license
fees pertainingt~ the Heliport use would be forthcoming from the City
Manager's office,at the next Council meeting,
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1191
(Introduced)
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No, 1191, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO DIVISION 1 OF PART
2 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW SECTION
3221.6." , '
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No, 1191 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, 'Reibold, Turner; Phillips'
NOES: 'None
ABSENT: Mayor ButterWorth
Councilman Balser further MOVED, that Ordinance No. 1191 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on, roll call vote as
follows:
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. AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor' Butterworth
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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The following persons addressed the Council with regard to Ordinance No,
1190 adopted by the Council on August 21, 1962, said ordinance banning
scoring devices in certain establishments, said statements being in
substance as follows:
Mr. L. Farmer, residing in Covina, and employed by the Ross Music Co, He
requested the Council to reconsider said Ordinance No. 1190 or to modify
it; that it would work a hardship on tavern operators; that an attorney
had been retained to represent the tavern operators of Arcadia but that
he had been unavoidably detained, and requested that the effective date
of said ordinance be extended in order to give said attorney an opportunity
to speak.
Mr. Farmer was advised that the Council had no desire to reconsider the
matter; that their decision had been unanimous in adopting said ordinance,
such deciSion having been reached after lengthy discussion and deliberation.
He also was advised that after the adoption of the ordinance letters had
been sent to all establishments requiring a permit from the City Council
for various types of amusement devices specified in the Arcadia Municipal
Code, advising the permittees of the ordinance and reminding them that at
the time such permits were issued or renewed for the current year each
permit was issued on the basis that the device might be banned before the
normal expiration of the permit and business license being authorized;
that the Council had adopted Ordinance No. 1190, the effect of which
prohibits the possession and use, in the manner set forth in their
application, of the devices described and for which permits and business
licenses have been issued, and that the ordinance takes effect on Septemb
21, 1962, '
Mr, Murray, representing the 101 Club: That he had not been aware of th
ordinance being voted on and that in his opinion it was discriminatory,
He was advised that the subject matter was carried in the newspapers and
that there had been ample notice. He was also advised of the above
mentioned letter.
Mr, Nelson, 514 Huntington Drive, speaking for the Tavern Association:
That this will close several taverns and work a hardship on residents of
Arcadia, He mentioned the attorney who had been retained to represent the
Association and inquired as to the procedure necessary to forestall the
~ffective date of the ordinance. He was advised that his only recourse
would be a referendum,
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Mr, Sopka of the Oaks Club: In answer to numerous questions regarding
the meaning of certain sections of the said Ordinance No, 1190, the City
Attorney explained at length its effect and for further explanation Mr,
Sopka was requested to make a personal appointment with the City Attorney,
Mr, James E. Biddle, 326 Alste~ Avenue, Arcadia: He 'asked numerous questions
regarding the procedure necessary for a private citizen to institute to
enjo~n the race"track f~om.: further operati~~,. The ~~~y Attorney briefly
outlined the provisions ofcthe California.Constitution, and what would be
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requ!red to change them" ,He also explained how'the:City Zoning Ordinance
coul~ be changed 8nd'point~daout that eve~:if t~e'zo~ing ordinance were
changed, the race track could continue as a non-conforming use.
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